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Farmer Profile for Jedidiah Larabee

Co-Applicant / Spouse Name

Stephanie Larabee

Please describe your past and/or present farming experience

I grew up on a 524 acre Farm in Northwest Missouri for 18 years, farming row crop, hay, cattle, poultry gardening, and pigs. I worked on both grandparents Farms and many others as a hired hand. My father got out of farming so I joined the Marine Corps. I am currently still in the Marine Corps until Sept 2023 retirement. Presently I only have chickens for eggs. I have been studying the Joel Salitin method of farming for sustainable agriculture. I would like to find a mixture of land with half pasture half woods.

Are you currently farming?

No

Are you interested in connecting with other farmers to explore collocation or collaborative farm ideas?

Yes

Counties being considered

Addison

Bennington

Caledonia

Chittenden

Essex

Franklin

Grand Isle

Lamoille

Orange

Orleans

Rutland

Washington

Windham

Windsor

What is the primary agricultural enterprise you are considering?

Beef

What other enterprises are you considering?

Apple/Fruit

Goats

Poultry

Vegetables

Total Acres Desired

120.0

Organic

Yes

Farmhouse Needed

Doesn't matter

Equipment Needed

I plan on getting equipment but will need a small utility tractor.

Which of the following arrangements are you considering?

Owner-Financed Sale

Partnership

Standard Sale

Work to Own (Gradual Transfer of Responsibility & Farm Assets)

Are you interested in conserved farms?

Yes

Do you have a business plan? Please write an informative description of your vision & goals for your farming future.

Currently I do not have a business plan drafted up. My vision is first to be a microbe farmer, building top soil by sequestering carbon. I will accomplish this through closely managing rotational grazing with ruminant animals. I will have diversity on the landscape and not just one thing that the farm grows. I want to provide quality food to people in the local community. I have had a passion for working outdoors my entire life. I want to be a steward of the land and leave it better than I received. It is very important to me and my wife that my 5 kids experience the quality of life on the farm. There is no better place to raise a family. I am against using any type chemicals/hormones on the farm. If nature doesn't provide it then I don't need it. Know your farmer is what I believe in that is important to consumers. I am currently looking for a farm that needs a steward and to keep small farms alive!

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